1947 Christchurch mayoral election

The 1947 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1947, election were held for the Mayor of Christchurch plus other local government positions. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

1947 Christchurch mayoral election
19 November 1947
Turnout41,121
 
Candidate Ernest Andrews David Barnes Melville Lyons
Party Citizens' Labour Independent
Popular vote 20,955 15,376 4,790
Percentage 50.95 37.39 11.64
Mayor before election

Ernest Andrews

 Elected Mayor

Ernest Andrews

Incumbent Mayor Ernest Andrews was re-elected, defeating former Labour MP David Barnes and deputy mayor Melville Lyons. Fourteen Citizens' candidates were elected to the Christchurch City Council as well as five from the Labour Party.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

Christchurch mayoral election, 1947[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Citizens' Ernest Andrews 20,955 50.95
Labour David Barnes 15,376 37.39
Independent Melville Lyons 4,790 11.64
Majority 5,579 13.56
Turnout 41,121

References
  1. "Christchurch Mayor Retains Seat". The New Zealand Herald. 20 November 1947. p. 8.
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